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riverbendviewgal

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5. Lots of detail

Reply to Celerity (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 12, 2024, 01:28 AM

Jul 12

There a lot of photos and stories about real people and events. There are male and female commentariers. It is not boring but very enlightening. I love history. I saw this when it was first was out. I learned quite a bit more than I already knew. I highly recommend watching.

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Is the Ken Burns Civil War miniseries worth watching? If no, why? If yes, why? TIA [View all] Celerity Jul 12 OP

I saw portions of it years ago and was impressed, Liberty Belle Jul 12 #1

One of the best series ever.... thomski64 Jul 12 #2

it moves slowly with lots of details. if u have time, go for it nt msongs Jul 12 #3

I live for details. Some here are probably saying 'Yes she does, too much!' lolol Celerity Jul 12 #4

Lots of detail riverbendviewgal Jul 12 #5

It's excellent as are Burn's other docs. brush Jul 12 #6

It's so well done, and examines the entire conflict from origins to aftermath. Coventina Jul 12 #7

Not impressed with how it seemed to romanticize and justify the Confederacy wishstar Jul 12 #8

Thank you soooooo much for the link. Good information. quaint Jul 12 #12

It's the documentary that made Ken Burns a household name. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 12 #9

I liked the way he talked about the common soldier and the families of the troops. Most documentaries talk mitch96 Jul 12 #10

I liked it a lot. Elessar Zappa Jul 12 #11

Brilliant series, not to be missed. (nt) Paladin Jul 12 #13

Still remember the last scene XanaDUer2 Jul 12 #14